English Opening: King's English Variation, Four Knights Variation (variation 6)

This opening focuses on controlling the center and developing pieces efficiently.

The opening begins with a pawn move to c4, followed by a symmetrical response from Black with e5. White then develops the knight to c3, and Black mirrors this move with Nf6. White continues to push for control of the center with d4, which Black captures with exd4. White responds by developing the knight to d4, putting pressure on Black's position. Black counters by developing the bishop to b4, pinning the knight on d4. White then advances the bishop to g5, targeting Black's knight on f6. Black responds by pushing h6 to chase the bishop away. White retreats the bishop to h4, maintaining the pin on the knight. Black captures the bishop on c3, doubling White's pawns on the c-file. White recaptures with the b pawn, opening up the b-file for potential rook activity. Black then develops the knight to e5, aiming to put pressure on White's position.